Hailing from Irving, Texas and produced by ZZ Top’s Bill Ham, this is the band’s third album released in ’79. A very southern rock sounding band with hints of Skynyrd, the Allman’s, and ZZ Top of course. I remember seeing their name listed in tour listings all the time as they were one of those bands that toured relentlessly.
The album is a well played and well produced record – it’s just lacking the songs. That’s not to say it’s a bad album – it’s not – it’s just missing that spark. However, it does have it’s moments when they rock out. Side 1 closer Penthouse Pauper is a nice slab of southern style rock with a great main riff. The other track that did it for me was Thunder And Lightning, and when they raise the tempo they seem more comfortable as a band. Big shout out to Rusty Burns who plays some great guitar on the album.
7.5/10 from The Grooveman.
